I'm really conscious of myself talking here

RESEARCH BACKGROUND: Jordan Lacey's project 'I'm Really Conscious of Myself Talking Here' was presented as part of Frequency OZ: Deep Wireless - a touring exhibition of sonic media art and radio art, curated by sound artist Colin Black. It featured new Australian works responding to the theme of "transmission, dislocation, space and place." With this work, Jordan explored the vocalizations of outback characters and urban interlocutors, which was overlaid with the sounds of football crowds and isolated laneway footsteps. It was an early example of his explorations into multiple sound environments and the commonalities we might find across them. RESEARCH CONTRIBUTION: Jordan's project connects to a broader investigation into the nature of space and place. It contributed new knowledge around the 'sense of an emergent place'- one that is global and situated across multiple social groupings and environments. This idea was presented by connecting the speech patterns and rhythms of chants/footsteps: a type of gestural exploration of the concept of common place.The project connects to a broader investigation into the nature of space and place. It is part of Jordan's ongoing investigation into the interface of the sonic arts and urban design. His practice-based research explores artistic and conceptual developments in the field of sound studies. He applies these developments to urban design innovations for the improvement of social health and well-being in everyday life. RESEARCH SIGNIFICANCE: Jordan was selected from a large number of applications to present this work on radio in Toronto, Canada. Frequency OZ has a 6-year history of promoting Australian artists internationally on radio. It is a prominent platform for new, experimental and collaborative sonic media art projects that contribute to innovation. Jordan's work was broadcast along with those by other prominent artists: Philip Samartzis, Cat Hope, Ros Bandt, Paul Carter and Nigel Helyer.